The Box houseUnited states , CO Telluride

Form

The box house is envisioned as a box within a box , the interior consist of only a smaller box with sliding doors which are use to maintain privacy.

Space and Order

The house consist of 2 houses , the larger main house and the smaller 2nd house. The 2nd house is embed into the aspen grove while the main house is boldly emerging from it.

Composition

The box house is surrounded by aspen grove on the Colorado Rockies , leaving it the only hardscape available in the surrounding. It is a private indoor space use as a mountain retreat.

The Box houseUnited states , CO Telluride

Color , Texture , Material

The main color used is brown. The wood use to construct this house has different tone and shades. The wood has also been polished and gives off a smooth texture.

Path and sequencing

The house has only 1 path and a 2 level exterior deck which connects the 2 houses.

Scale and proportion

The scale of the house to the surrounding is relatively small because it is the only architecture surrounded by mountains.

(Color Palette)

Populus tremuloides a.k.a Quaking aspen

TypeSunlightWaterHeightTextureform

Type : DeciduousSunlight : ModerateWater : LowHeight : 20-25 mTexture : CoarseForm : Fastigiated

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Similarities

The concept of the residence was origami and the similar ‘self folding design’. This is closely similar to the box within a box shutting itself concept. Very geometric. She also uses the same type of effects created with colors , the simple white and organic brown hues.